McClellan Madness 4hr/8hr Run

The race: Choose between a 4 hour and 8 hour race and test how far you can run on the 4 mile loop. 
Fort McClellan was a United States Army post located adjacent to the city of Anniston, Alabama. During World War II, it was one of the largest U.S. Army installations, training an estimated half-million troops. 
Fun fact: There may (or may not be) land mines and ordnance still found on the fort. Be careful and don’t stray off the trail too far.??
Race will start and end at the Fort McClellan bike trailhead at 8:00am
Route: 4 mile loop. Runnable with minor ups and downs. Elevation: ~300ft for one loop. 
There will be one aid station at the start/finish with snacks, water and grilled cheese (vegan option as well). 
Awards: Top 3 longest distance finishers for 4 hour and 8 hour will get an award. *medals will be given to any runner who meets the distance challenge.
Distance challenge: For the 4 hours, complete 16 miles and get a medal. For the 8 hours, complete a 50k and get a medal.  
Everyone gets a T-shirt with registration and a little somethin’ somethin’ extra.

Upcoming Races

Mar 6 2027
4 Hours
Multiple Loop
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Mar 6 2027
8 Hours
Multiple Loop
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Results

8 Hours

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
03/07/26 8 36.9 45.11
03/01/25 20 49.21 49.2
03/09/24 12 36.9 45.4
03/04/23 11 41.02 41.03
03/05/22 18 36.9 41

4 Hours

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
03/07/26 No Ultra Finishers
03/01/25 No Ultra Finishers
03/09/24 1 28.7
03/04/23 1 28.7

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